Fireman First Class Alexander Jardine, a sailor in the U.S. Navy, received the Medal of Honor for gallantry on November 14, 1898 at sea between Cat Island and Nassau — a peacetime act of courage recognized in the Interim 1871 - 1899 period. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Potomac. Jardine was 25 years old.
One other service member also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day.
Jardine was born on March 19, 1873 in Inverness, Scotland — one of 41 recipients born in Scotland. His Medal of Honor is credited to Ohio. Jardine died on February 22, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio, at the age of 75. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
Official Medal of Honor citation
On board the U.S.S. Potomac during the passage of that vessel from Cat Island to Nassau, 14 November 1898. Volunteering to enter the fireroom, which was filled with steam, Jardine, after repeated attempts, succeeded in reaching the auxiliary valve and opening it, thereby relieving the vessel from further danger.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: Spanish–American War.
Places
Timeline
- March 19, 1873Born in Inverness, Scotland
- November 14, 1898Act of valor — at sea between Cat Island and NassauAge 25. U.S.S. Potomac
- February 22, 1949Died in Cleveland, OhioAge 75.
- Resting placeArlington National CemeteryArlington, Virginia
Biography
Alexander Jardine (October 17, 1874 – February 22, 1949) was a fireman first class serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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